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I was so excited to be shortlisted for this inaugural award offered by the Houston Public Library Foundation. The city has been my literal (and literary) home for the past four years and I’ve been involved in everything from the local chapter of the SCBWI, RWA, Inprint, Brazos Bookstore, Blue Willow Bookstore, Houston Writers’ Guild,Continue reading “Shortlisted for Houston Readers’ Choice Award!”

Thanks to Storytime with Stephanie for this thoughtful review! Oh the alphabet book…so, so many on the market so how does an author, illustrator or publisher set theirs apart from the crowd? Well first you tap the incomparable Kalpna Patel (aka @ghostfaceknitter) as your illustrator and then you choose a somewhat uncommon subject, throw inContinue reading ““Sure to inspire the next generation of aviators”: Reader Review of Alis the Aviator”

It has been so heartening to hear from readers of all backgrounds. I love that teachers all over the place are using Alis the Aviator to connect their classes with aviation, history, and women’s stories! This review just came to me from a kindergarten teacher and I couldn’t be more thrilled. My kids love pointingContinue reading “Teachers love Alis the Aviator!”

If you’re looking to buy a copy of Alis the Aviator and support a terrific aviation history organization at the same time, I encourage you to order through the Canadian Aviation Historical Society! When I started researching my first book – For the Love of Flying – back in 2007, it was the CAHS thatContinue reading “Special deal on Alis the Aviator through CAHS!”

It was a scorching summer day, but with music, ice cream, and lots of planes, we had a blast sharing Alis the Aviator with more folks in Houston! More great photos and coverage of the day by Mark Reyes at Houston Press!

What a blast this weekend in Denver, Colorado! Thank you so much to the folks at Second Star to the Right bookstore, who invited me in to do story time on Saturday. I got to meet some adorable future aviators, eat these delicious cookies, and talk about books and writing with new friends. And, ofContinue reading “Mile High Fun with Alis the Aviator!”

If you live in the Toronto area, go to Type Books on Thursday, July 11th from 630-830pm to meet the incredible illustrator for Alis the Aviator. The party is FREE and open to the public. Get event details and RSVPby clicking here! And if you can’t make the event, check out this cool behind-the-scenes videoContinue reading “Celebrate Kalpna Patel’s Amazing Artwork!”

It was great to chat with Joy Sewing last week for a bit about Alis the Aviator. And I was excited to learn about her book for young people, Ava and the Prince: The Adventure of Two Rescue Pups (I love animals so much – rescue dogs especially!). Thanks again, Joy! “With the 50th anniversaryContinue reading “The Houston Chronicle features Alis the Aviator!”